Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Kandra Jones was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida in 1974 and continued her education at Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated fourth in her class in 1978. She established Mandarin Veterinary Clinic in 1985. Her pursuit of excellence has placed Mandarin Veterinary Clinic among the top twelve percent of hospitals in the United States certified by the American Animal Hospital Association. Dr. Jones has been on the State of Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine since 1988 and has received the 1st place Regional Dental Awareness Award since 2004. Dr. Jones's focal interests are in the areas of internal medicine, dermatology, and dentistry. She donates her time to local pet charities. She also participates in spay-neuter programs to control pet over-population as well as heading 2 spay-neuter projects in the country of the Bahamas. Personally, Dr. Jones enjoys pets at home as much as at her practice. In her spare time she gardens and cares for 5 acres of property. She has been married to Rick Blankenship since 1983. Rick is originally from Fernandina, a Florida State graduate, and CPA. He was appointed Ambassador of the Bahamas in 2001 and returned to Jacksonville after two years of service. He now focuses on investments and property development. Dr. Jones and Rick are currently the proud owners of 4 Chihuahuas, three cats, two flying squirrels, 6 birds, one rat, one nutria, 20 chickens, 2 ducks, and 95 peacocks... better known as "THE ARK" to friends and neighbors!
